Chapter 13 Quiz ENG-104A
Which of these is an effective way to begin a speech? "I'm so nervous!" "Can you hear me?" "I didn't have much time to work on this, so I apologize if it's bad". "Have you ever wondered if there is life on other planets?"
"Have you ever wondered if there is life on other planets?"
Generally, the introduction should take up _____ percent of your speaking time. No answer text provided. 10-15 percent 7-10 percent 20-30 percent 5-10 percent
10-15
An attention getter is a waste of time for both you and the audience. True False
False
For the most part, people learn better when they are passive than when they are active. True False
False
It is not important to have a connection with the audience, as they are only listeners. True False
False
An effective introduction will help audience members listen more closely to your message True False
True
An introduction should prepare your listeners to hear your ideas. True False
True
In your introduction, a preview of main points tells the audience exactly what your main points will be in the presentation. True False
True
Start with a sentence that leaves no doubt you are beginning. True False
True
Techniques such as suspense, novelty, humor, and conflict are effective, and they are highly recommended in your introduction. True False
True
ou should begin with an attention getter, which in a few sentences captures your audience's interest and invites them to listen to you True False
True
t is essential that you begin your speech with a few well-planned sentences that say, in effect, "I know where I'm going and I want you to come with me—it will be worth your while." True False
True
oday, I'll be telling you the history of hip hop, the popularity of hip hop, and the specific elements of hip hop". This sentence, in the introduction is: a review a summary an explicit preview
an explicit preview
You could start the speech by sharing a story, offering an appropriate quotation, telling a joke, making a startling statement, or asking a few provocative questions. True False
true